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Building an International Outdoor Brand - Jeff Cresswell, Klean Kanteen May 29, 2019

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If you are into the outdoors then odds are that you’ve ran across at least one Klean Kanteen. You might even own one or two. In this episode of the show we sit down with Jeff Cresswell one of the co-owners of the brother-sister team at Klean Kanteen headquartered here in Chico, Ca. Jeff and his sister’s team introduced the first stainless steel, BPA-free, reusable water bottle in 2004 - basically defining an entirely new category in the outdoor space and providing a solution to single-use plastic water bottles. No small feat! Jeff tells us about the early days of the company, how they managed to scale under enormous demand, what scared him most, and how they overcame adversity. Jeff and team have built an international outdoor brand that is focused on sustainability, giving back to the community, and making a positive impact on the planet. If you are building your own outdoor brand or aspiring to build one, or you are into learning about how things are made or just plain and simply a fan of the brand, then hit play!

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Reintroduction of Winter Run Chinook Into The McCloud River - Jon Ambrose - NOAA / NMFS May 21, 2019

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In this episode of the show we sit down with NOAA Biologist Jon Ambrose. Jon is the National Marine Fisheries Service’s (NMFS) salmon Reintroduction Coordinator for the California Central Valley. We talk in detail about the reintroduction efforts currently underway to bring Winter Run Chinook salmon back to the McCloud River. The plan involves deployment of a thermal curtain that stretches bank-to-bank across the upper section of the McCloud arm of Lake Shasta in an effort to capture and truck migrating juvenile salmon. We express our concerns for what a thermal curtain would mean to resident lake brown trout and rainbow trout that use the McCloud each year in the fall for spawning (at the same time the reintroduction project will be happening). Be sure to download schematics for the thermal curtain as well taking a deeper dive into a presentation that we just published to our YouTube channel - a collaboration we did with Jon on behalf of NOAA/NMFS in order to represent the agency’s plan as accurately as possible. All links are below. Learn more about the project: https://www.usbr.gov/mp/bdo/shasta-dam-fish-pass.html Watch Jon's presentation: [embed]https://youtu.be/u58FQQfY150[/embed]

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Tactical Fly Fisher - Czech Nymphing Expert Devin Olsen May 14, 2019

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Fly Fishing Team USA’s Devin Olsen is back to talk about his new book Tactical Fly Fishing: Lessons Learned from Competition for All Anglers. The book discusses Tight-Line / European Style Nymphing (ESN) / Czech Nymphing in great detail. We talk with Devin about the differences in fishing European water vs. USA’s waters, how to methodically break down different sections of a river or stream, and how fly fishing competitions work. We also spend a significant amount of time discussing high-stick tactics for steelhead - from fishing out of a drift boat to walking and wading for them. It works and it’s deadly! You can buy his book right now on his website.

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A Fish Biologist's Tools of the Trade - Michael Hellmier - Tyler Pilger May 07, 2019

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In this episode we welcome back FishBio fisheries biologists Michael Hellmair and Tyler Pilger. The team sits down with us to discuss the more technical aspects of their jobs - specifically, the tools they use day in and day out to help them monitor, measure and store all types of fisheries related data. Fisheries science is a very interesting field and impacts every one of us (whether you fish or not!) - the data collected, observations and assessments made from that data are often used to shape fishing regulations, water management policy and lots more. If you’ve ever wondered what eDNA is all about, how fish are tracked or what those cement truck mixer looking things are on the river, then this episode is for you.

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Thirty Years of Spey Fishing - Dec Hogan Apr 29, 2019

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In the very spey-cial episode of the show, we sit down with #spey legend Dec Hogan who was recently in Chico teaching a #speycasting clinic for Fish First fly shop in Chico, Ca. Dec has been there since the very beginning of fishing two-handed rods - well before purpose-built gear was a thing. He tells us about the early days of the sport - how he and his friends hacked together their own lines and rods and what he learned along the way. Dec is also into #birding - he shares some insights into fishing through the trained eyes of a bird watcher (hint: they are related!). Dec’s first book “A Passion for Steelhead” is one of THE books on Steelhead fishing history and techniques. Co-host Nick Hanna owns a copy of the book and has a very, very special connection to it due to his long hours spent with it as a teen where he practiced both two and one-handed casting methods over and over and over. Dec also discusses his new book - Steelhead Fly Tying Art & Design - a meticulously crafted book filled with step-by-step #flytying photos and instruction that he and Marty Howard (@martyohoward) recently published. If you are into spey or thinking about getting into spey, this is the episode you should swing on by and check out.

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Marine Mammal Predation - Shaun Clements - Brandon Chasco Apr 23, 2019

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For those of you who chase coastal #steelhead, you know first hand what these apex predators can do to wild steelhead and #salmon populations. You’ve seen the torn up carcases, bite and claw marks up close and personal. In this episode we sit down with two #fisheries experts in Oregon - the literal front line of this often divisive issue. Brandon Chasco is one of NOAA’s (@noaafisheries) quantitative ecologists working on interactions between fisheries and protected species up and down the Western United States. Shaun Clements holds a Ph.D. in Fisheries Science/Physiology from OSU (@odfwnfip). He oversees 10-15 projects in and around Oregon focused on delisting/down-listing of #ESA listed species, recovering sensitive species, developing monitoring techniques, addressing management questions, and developing management plans. Both men are well versed in all things related to #pinniped #predation and mitigation. These experts answer the question, are sea lions TRULY making a dent in salmon and steelhead populations? If they are, then how do we proceed? What is the timeline? Are we past the point of no return?

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Springtime Fly Fishing Tactics For Lakes - Hal Janssen Apr 15, 2019

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This week Stillwater Fly-Fishing Secrets author Hal "The Petaluma Pigmy" Janssen is back on the show to talk springtime fishing tactics with us. This one has it all folks - #fish, #bugs and anything goes waterfront #fisticuffs. Nut-shots, throat-punches, eye-gouges and more in this ultra-violent episode of the show!

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Forging Fish From Steel - Artist Steve Nielsen Apr 08, 2019

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Experts agree that it takes about 10,000 hours to truly master something. Artist Steve Nielsen has exceeded this benchmark by many thousands of hours. Those hours have been spent pounding, stretching, painting, sanding and sculpting from his shop in Oroville, Ca. The result of his labor manifests in life-like replicas of salmonids, butterflies, birds and other critters - all from stainless steel. Steve’s thoughtful and elegant attention to detail combined with his relentless drive to always take his next project to higher level is what puts him at the top of his industry. Join us as we step into the mind of a driven artist to learn what makes him tick. Many of his insights, thought processes, etc. can be applied to your own pursuits - whether it’s tying that next fly, making a connection to that next fish, or kicking ass in your career.

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Tacos, Fish and Special Beers - Taco Fly Co. - Mario Guel Apr 01, 2019

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Do you hear that sound? That's a Special Beer being cracked on this episode of the Barbless.co Podcast. Join us as we welcome Taco Fly Co. owner Mario Guel to the show. A former skater, Mario's infectious passion for our sport and gritty style make Taco Fly Co. an up and coming fly fishing brand you should all be keeping an eye on!

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GuideBox - Justin Bilbao - Gregg Shaw - Hogan Brown Mar 26, 2019

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On this week's episode of the show we sit down with co-founders Justin Bilbao and Gregg Shaw - founders of GuideBox. The guys promise a quick and easy way to get you the gear and info you need to catch more fish on the fly with their new GuideBox product - a mix of gear and river-specific info rolled up into a guide-curated kit delivered to your door. This is the first time we've seen a product like this on the market and thought you guys would find their story interesting! Oh, and Hogan Brown drops in too!

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